The campaign begins with a massive, coordinated Cobra strike known as .
The story of follows a rare timeline where Cobra actually achieves its ultimate goal of world domination. Told through an 80s-style comic book aesthetic, the narrative splits the experience between Joe and Cobra perspectives across 17 missions. The Fall of G.I. Joe: "C-Day" G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout [CODEX]
: With the world's militaries paralyzed, Cobra forces defeat the G.I. Joe strike team globally. Many Joes, including leader Duke , are captured, leaving the remaining team fractured and on the run. Internal Strife and the Resistance The campaign begins with a massive, coordinated Cobra
: Cobra Commander uses intelligence stolen from NASA to launch a surprise attack on the USS Flagg . By seizing control of the G.I. Joe satellite network, Cobra generates a "Blackout Sphere"—a global EMP that disables all electrical equipment worldwide except for Cobra's own assets. The Fall of G
As the story progresses, players witness the internal politics of both factions: